broadway malyan tops out UK’s tallest residential tower
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another addition to city’s rapidly growing skyline, construction of ‘the tower – one st george wharf’ has completed at its south bank site in london. the 320,000 square foot building stands at 180 meters making it comfortably the tallest residential structure in the UK. designed by international practice broadway malyan, the development will provide 213 luxury apartments over 50 storeys.

 

built on a plot which had remained unused for 40 years, the scheme is well connected via numerous modes of transport. the form of the tower is designed around the shape of a catherine wheel – divided into five units per floor, with separating walls radiating out from the central core. the edifice is comprised of three legible parts: a base which includes a lobby, business lounge and gym, a middle section where typical apartments are located, and the top where the façades are set back, creating terraces which provide panoramic views across london.

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the 180 meter high tower is another addition to london’s rapidly growing skyline
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a significant amount of the scheme’s energy is harvested from renewable sources, with a ten meter high wind turbine on top of the building generating enough energy to power lighting throughout the tower’s common areas. the design also draws water from an aquifer deep below ground, and uses heat exchange technology in order to heat and cool interiors.

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a wind turbine at the tower’s peak generates enough energy to power communal areas
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‘london depends on big ideas to maintain its world status and continue to thrive. standing still is not an option and while big ideas will always risk courting controversy, ultimately they are constructive and should be welcomed – out of debate comes consensus and progress,’ said broadway malyan director peter vaughan.

 

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rising above neighboring buildings, the tower will be seen from across the capital
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the scheme forms part of a larger development along london’s south bank
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the entrance to the tower
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